Staff
Jennifer Cooley
Program Associate, Professional Development
Jennifer Cooley provides administrative and logistical support for The RP Group’s professional development team, supporting the coordination of in-person and virtual events, workshops, and membership initiatives. She assists with event logistics, database management, and communications to help ensure seamless operations across the department’s programs.
She has broad experience in nonprofit administration, operations, and program support, and is passionate about equity in education and advocacy, particularly for the disability community. Jennifer volunteers as a Council Member for the Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Autism Patient and Family Advisory Council in Walnut Creek. She holds an MA in humanities and a BA in applied studies from California State University, Dominguez Hills, as well as an AA from American River College. She lives in Sacramento and enjoys traveling, reading, and discovering new foods.